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1 person is interested
Writing coach for Washington Heights, NYC public school literacy program
ORGANIZATION: Behind the Book
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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1 person is interested
Volunteer with Behind the Book (www.behindthebook.org), a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our innovative programs, accomplished authors lead workshops in high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms, where they guide students in creating their own writing and art projects based on the theme of the author's book.
No experience or training is necessary to work with students. As a writing, research or art coach, you'll engage them and encourage their progress on a project.
This workshop needs your support at an elementary school in Inwood. To sign up, please contact volunteer@behindthebook.org with the program code:
Program 44SA-T
Date: Thursday, May 11th, 2017
Time: Two consecutive classes: 8:30 - 9:30 AM & 9:40 - 10:40 AM (sign up for one or both)
Volunteer Role: Writing coach
Overview: Selina Alko’s The Case for Loving, about the landmark Supreme Court decision that invalidated laws prohibiting interracial marriage, is the basis for fourth-graders to study how laws have changed to better protect human rights, and determine if current laws are adequate. To reinforce their research, students will visit the United Nations to be introduced to the Security Council’s work promoting human rights. Coaches will guide them in writing about what they’ve learned.
To find other Behind the Book programs around the city, visit http://www.behindthebook.org/current-volunteer-opportunities/
To join our team and receive announcements of new volunteer opportunities as they're posted, please complete our brief questionnaire at http://www.behindthebook.org/join-us/volunteer/
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About Behind the Book
Location:
216 West 135th Street, Ground Floor, New York, NY 10030, US
Mission Statement
Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that inspires New York City public school students to love reading. Through our rich, innovative programs, which are part of the class curricula and meet Common Core Learning Standards, accomplished authors visit high-needs pre-K-12 classrooms, where they teach a genre of writing and guide students in creating their own writing projects based on the theme of the author's book. BtB programs have a successful record of building comprehension skills and motivating engaged readers at schools around the city.
Description
Behind the Book is a non-profit literacy organization that brings authors into high-needs New York City public schools to enhance the literacy skills of pre-K-12 students. Our innovative programs are part of the class curricula and and meet Common Core Learning Standards.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
Washington Heights public schoolNew York, NY 10032
DATE POSTED
April 25, 2017
SKILLS
- Reading / Writing
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- 1 -2 hours